Rabbit cage as brooder

[Nash37212]

Can I use this rabbit cage as a brooder? It’s 2x3 and I’m less concerned about space as I am the risk of them jumping up and getting their heads stuck through the bars. Is there a maximum spacing it should be for safety? Or should I line it with chick fencing?

 

[JacinLarkwell]

Isnthere any room for a heat source they can move away from?

 

[Nash37212]

Isnthere any room for a heat source they can move away from?

I use a heat plate instead of a light. It’s 12x12 so plenty of room for them to get away.

 

[JacinLarkwell]

I use a heat plate instead of a light. It’s 12x12 so plenty of room for them to get away.

Okay, then I don't see why it wouldn't work

 

[AOrchard]

I've used a wire rabbit cage like that without issue! Just make sure it's sturdy, if they get startled they might fly into the side, more concerned about them knocking the corner or bottom connectors loose then hurting themselves. Adding a few twist ties might go a long way.

 

[chickentrains]

That cage itself is exxpensssive.. $108 for chickens? got our crate/brooder for $45 (the 36" MidWest dog kennels)

It would be cheaper to get a dog kennel and line the wire with cardboard.

 

[Nash37212]

That cage itself is exxpensssive.. $108 for chickens? got our crate/brooder for $45

It would be cheaper to get a dog kennel and line the wire with cardboard.

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I actually snagged it off Facebook marketplace for 30 bucks!

 

[chickentrains]

Oh sweet! Nice... It will be perfect then

 

[rosemarythyme]

Probably fairly little risk of chicks getting caught in the wire, unless you have very tiny (bantam) chicks. Really good ventilation with all that wire!